Alison and the whale

Hosea & the cycle of violence

Not every image of God is faithful to the way of Jesus.
Reflecting on Hosea 11:1-11 with Coburg Uniting church on 3 August 2025 (Proper 13 Year C).

Matthew | Love like salt

On exile, law, salt and love.
Reflecting on Matthew 5:13-20 with Westgate Baptist Community Church, 27 July 2025 (off lectionary, the reading is usually assigned to Epiphany 5 Year A).

Luke | Mary and Martha, united

A religious scholar, a wounded traveller, a Samaritan and two sisters walk into a kitchen ...
Reflecting on Luke 10:38-42 with the Community of St Mark, Clifton Hill, on 20 July 2025 (Proper 11 Year C).

John | The breath

The breath-wind-spirit of God is an invitation to deep communion.
Reflecting on the Holy Spirit with Rosanna Baptist church on 13 July 2025 (multiple texts, off lectionary).

Kings | Elijah in the age of kings

In a world of authoritarian leaders, Elijah's story should give us backbone.
Reflecting on 1 Kings 19:1-18 with Auburn Life, 22 April 2025 (Proper 7 Year C).

IDAHOBIT | Shall I sacrifice my child?

Justice, humbleness, bodies ... and rainbow cake!
Reflecting on Hosea 6:6-8 with The Village Church, Mount Eliza, 25 May 2025.

Luke | Resurrection faith

Resurrection life is elusive and disruptive—and changes everything.
Reflecting on Luke 24 with Westgate Baptist Community Church, Year C Easter Day, 20 April 2025 

Luke | Get your sh*t together!

In the face of oppression, Jesus tightens our focus and grounds us.
Reflecting on Luke 13:1-9 with Brunswick Baptist Church, Lent 3 Year C, 23 March 2025.

Luke | No ifs about it

Jesus’ resistance to evil lies in knowing himself beloved.
Reflecting on Luke 4:1-13 with Westgate Baptist Community Church, Lent 1 Year C, 9 March 2025.

Luke | Baptism in the midst of life

Is baptism a ticket out of this world, or a plunge further into it?
Reflecting on Luke 3:15-22 with Coburg Uniting Church, 12 January 2025.